A Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) is a statutory requirement for all fire and rescue services in England, as set out in the Fire and Rescue National Framework (2018). The CRMP establishes how Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) will strategically allocate resources and implement operational response, protection, and prevention measures to address fire and rescue-related risks across the county.

The plan is informed by a detailed Community Risk Profile (CRP), which assesses current and emerging fire and rescue-related risks affecting residents, businesses, and visitors. This profile enables GFRS to proactively manage those risks and enhance public safety through informed and targeted delivery of high-quality services.

In producing this document GFRS carried out wide ranging engagement and consultation with the residents of Gloucestershire, community representative groups, and partners in autumn 2024 and then again in winter 2025. This provided opportunity for its content and direction to be validated and informed by perspectives beyond GFRS.

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) serves as the Fire Authority with an overall responsibility for our fire and rescue service (FRS). It sets direction and priorities and oversees governance and compliance. GFRS operates as the operational delivery arm for fire and rescue services, and benefits from shared skills and resources in this collaborative model. Working together we fulfil our legal obligations while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.